Parts Of Bristol, Falls To Be Sprayed For West Nile Mosquitoes Tuesday

Parts of Bristol and Falls townships will be sprayed for mosquitoes on Tuesday, Aug. 1.

The spray, to be conducted by the Bucks County Mosquito Control Program, is being done to reduce high populations of mosquitoes capable of transmitting West Nile Virus. Numerous area mosquitoes have recently tested positive for West Nile.

The spray will be done in the following areas: Oaktree (all streets), Dogwood (all streets), Oxford Valley Park, Auburn Road, Chatham Road, Beaumont Road and Dunedin Road.

The treatments will be administered via truck-mounted equipment that will dispense Duet Dual-Action Adulticide at a rate of 0.75 ounces per acre, according to information from the county.

"The product is designed to provide quick, effective control of adult mosquito populations. The application material has a very low toxicity profile to mammals and will have negligible impact on non-target insects and the environment," the county said.

If weather conditions do not allow for application on Tuesday, the spray will be done Wednesday evening, August 2.